Software Sales Compensation: What Candidates Should Know Before Negotiating

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Software Sales Compensation

Software sales compensation typically combines a base salary with variable pay tied to quota attainment, often expressed as OTE or on-target earnings. For account executive roles, the split usually falls between 50/50 and 60/40 base to variable, though this varies by company stage, deal complexity, and seniority level.  Understanding how these structures work puts you… Read more »

What to Look for When Hiring a SaaS Account Executive

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What to Look for When Hiring a SaaS Account Executive

When hiring a SaaS account executive, you need someone who can manage a full sales cycle, build relationships with multiple stakeholders, and consistently hit quota in a metrics-driven environment.  The right AE understands how to sell recurring revenue products, can articulate value in business terms, and thrives in the fast pace of software sales. But… Read more »

4 Ways To Keep Your Interviews Bias-Free

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7 Employee Handbook Must Haves

4 Ways To Keep Your Interviews Bias-Free Even if we do not try to be, we can all be biased and partial to others. Some people connect with us right away while others we will struggle to make a connection. When it comes to holding a bias-free interview, there are some things you can do… Read more »

5 Reasons You Should Use Assessments

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5 Reasons You Should Use Assessments Assessments are extremely valuable and quite possibly the most underutilized tool when it comes to hiring.  Companies need to take the extra step as they try to hire and have an assessment done for each candidate.  You need to REALLY know who you are hiring and if they are… Read more »

Eliminate Habits That Are Holding You Back

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7 Employee Handbook Must Haves

Eliminate Habits That Are Holding You Back Are bad habits holding you back?  Discover success both personally and professionally by taking control over bad habits and making permanent changes to improve yourself. You have the power to create positive habits for yourself. Self-control is essential in breaking bad habits and it has huge implications for… Read more »

Surefire Ways to Get Promoted

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Wouldn’t you like to know how to secure an upcoming promotion? Imagine being able to tap into your supervisors thought processes and learn what it takes to get promoted. These tips will enable you to understand more of what bosses look for as they make their promotion decision. Stand out and you’ll find yourself in… Read more »

Top 3 Reasons you Didn’t Get the Job Offer

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How Managers Should Engage New Hires

Top 3 Reasons You Didn’t Get the Job Offer Candidates often ask their recruiter “What feedback did you get from the employer, why did I not get the job offer?”  Employers are very reluctant to share feedback with candidates directly as they don’t want any repercussions when giving disappointing news.  However, the recruiter is often… Read more »

Exceptional Leaders Are Willing to Take Risks

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  Exceptional Leaders know that full mastery of anything requires that one experiences both successes that reinforce and failures that deepen learning. Only then will one truly be a master.  Exceptional leaders build on their past experiences when assess risk Exceptional leaders celebrate risk-taking. For they know that it is essential to take risks to… Read more »

4 Underutilized Resume Boosters for Software Sales Professionals

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  In today’s competitive job market your resume plays an important role in setting you apart from your competition.  How can you set yourself apart?  Here are a few resume boosters to help you differentiate yourself.   Besides furthering your degree or displaying an impressive title on your resume, there are a few simple, often overlooked… Read more »

Want to be a Mentally Tough Leader? Develop These 6 Habits

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Want to be a Mentally Tough Leader? Develop These 6 Habits Some of the most effective leaders are those who are mentally strong. They may not be leading with a specific style, but they have practiced specific mental habits. Outstanding leaders tend to form 6 particular habits. Lead With A “Serve First” Mentality This means… Read more »